"I wish I were a boy!"
Who could have predicted that those simple words could generate so much chaos and adventure on their way to becoming a reality?
Pinocchio is the classic tale of a wooden puppet, come to life, who must learn to control his rebellious impulses. The temptations of freedom and excitement lure Pinocchio away from his loving father, Geppetto, and straight into trouble ... again and again and again!
When the old woodcarver Geppetto decides to make a puppet boy to dance and turn summersaults, he doesn't know that he has chosen a magical piece of wood. To his amazement, his puppet can talk and play just like the liveliest child. But a human soul must be earned; and thus begin the adventures of Pinocchio.
A tragicomic figure, Pinocchio is a poor, illiterate peasant boy with few choices in life who usually chooses to shirk his responsibilities and get into trouble. Pinocchio plays pranks on Geppetto, is duped by Fox and Cat, smashes the pedantic talking Cricket, and narrowly escapes death with the help of the blue-haired Fairy. But he is also brave, and as he stumbles from one predicament to the next, he makes his way unsteadily toward his heart's desire.
"The Disney version of Pinocchio is so engrained in the American consciousness that it is easy to forget how quirky, surrealistic, ironic, funny, and, at times, very dark the original novel is."-Booklist
Die märchenhaft-phantastische Erzählung von der Holzpuppe Pinocchio: Der arme Holzschnitzer Gepetto schnitzt eine Puppe, die zu seinem Erstaunen zum Leben erwacht. Doch Pinocchio reißt immer wieder aus, stolpert von einem Abenteuer ins nächste. Denn erst wenn er gelernt hat, dass sich Lügen und Faulheit nicht auszahlen, kann sein Wunsch in Erfüllung gehen: Ein richtiger Junge aus Fleich und Blut zu werden.
Mischievous, lazy, and full of tricks, the puppet Pinocchio causes trouble for his creator, Geppetto, almost as soon as he comes to life. Yet, more than anything, this naughty and playful creature wants to become a real boy. To make his dreams come true, he must prove himself worthy. Come along on Pinocchio's amazing journey as he learns-the hard way-what it means to be honest, kind, and, above all, human.
A puppet maker named Geppetto carved a boy puppet and named him Pinocchio. Pinocchio runs away and has a series of adventures. Every time he tells a lie his nose grows longer. He eventually falls into the hands of Professor Fire-Eater who sees the value of a puppet without strings. Pinocchio just wants to be a real boy and eventually his dream comes true and he is reunited with Geppetto.
The tale of Pinocchio is one of the most ingenious growing-up stories ever told. Pinocchio's desire to be a boy is almost thwarted by his desire for mischief. Were it not for the good-natured Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, that 'miserable croaker' the cricket, and many others Pinocchio would be a story of dreams that don't materialize. However, Pinocchio's story is a happy one. Children and adults will find in Carlo Collodi's timeless classic plenty to admire, to learn, but mostly to delight in.
It may be that we are too sophisticated in this day and age for as simple a morality tale as Carlo Collodi’s “Pinocchio”. It is certainly true that the original tale is much darker in its tone than the later versions which smooth out some of sharper edges of the narrative.
Pinocchio himself is at first a very unlikeable character; he feels only for himself, and his apparent remorse is only self-pity. His creator, Geppetto, is initially a reluctant father figure to the self-centred marionette, and the lessons that Pinocchio must endure in order to gain boyhood are often harsh.
In this classic tale, Pinocchio, through his many adventures, learns that the virtues of hard work and study, obedience to one’s parents, politeness and generosity are are the only true path to becoming a real boy.
Narrated by Simon Hester. Original music by Simon Hester.
Der Kinderbuchklassiker schlechthin - mitreißend erzählt von Ulrich Noethen.Der Holzschnitzer Geppetto bekommt durch Zufall ein Stück Holz, das lebendig zu sein scheint, in die Finger und macht sich begeistert an die Arbeit, um eine Holzpuppe zu fertigen. Als die Puppe plötzlich zum Leben erwacht, ändert sich alles. Von diesem Zeitpunkt an wird Geppettos Leben auf den Kopf gestellt und Pinocchio, wie Geppetto ihn nennt, der einfach nur ein richtiger Junge sein möchte, begibt sich in die weite Welt und erlebt spannende Abenteuer.-
A puppet maker named Geppetto carved a boy puppet and named him Pinocchio. Pinocchio runs away and has a series of adventures. Every time he tells a lie his nose grows longer. He eventually falls into the hands of Professor Fire-Eater who sees the value of a puppet without strings. Pinocchio just wants to be a real boy and eventually his dream comes true and he is reunited with Geppetto.
Eleanor Estes is a Newbery Award winner and best-selling author of the world famous children's book Ginger Pye (RB# 95833). Just like Ginger Pye, Pinky Pye is the touching story of a family's beloved pet. Pinky Pye is a smart and vibrant black cat. She can play games and even type on a typewriter! When the Pye family finds her, they know they can never let her go. This fun-filled story features a cheerful reading from acclaimed narrator Kate Forbes.
Shiloh
Eleven-year-old Marty Preston loves to spend time up in the hills behind his home near Friendly, West Virginia. But one summer Sunday, Marty comes across something different on the road just past the old Shiloh schoolhouse-a young beagle-and that's when the trouble begins.
Saving Shiloh
Marty Preston wonders why it is that despite Judd Traver's attempts to redeem himself everyone is still so willing to think the worst of him. But Marty's parents and with some trepidation, Marty himself, persist in their attempts to be good neighbors and to give Judd a second chance. Now that Marty has Shiloh, maybe he can help Judd to take care of his other dogs. Then again, maybe folks are right-there's no way a Judd Travers can ever change for the good.
Shiloh Season
After Marty Preston worked so hard to earn the dog, Shiloh, he had hoped that his troubles with Judd Travers were over. He could not rescue all the dogs that Judd mistreated, but since Shiloh was the one who ran away and came with him, Shiloh was the one he loved. Judd, however, has other problems.
Das Märchen vom 'Petersilchen' aus Basiles berühmter Märchensammlung 'Il Pentamerone': Als eine schwangere Frau aus Heißhunger Petersilie aus dem Garten der Hexe isst, muss sie dieser ihr ungeborenes Kind versprechen. Das kleine Mädchen wird aufgrund eines Muttermals Petrosinella ('Petersilchen') genannt. Doch als sie ein Schulkind ist, lauert die Hexe ihr auf und sperrt sie im Wald in einen Turm. Wird es der Prinz, der eines Tages an dem Turm vorbeikommt, schaffen, Petrosinella zu retten und zu heiraten?
